Where can I find Finizen in SoulGold?

Finizen can be found in 29 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Finizen?

Finizen is a water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Finizen learn in SoulGold?

Finizen can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Finizenin Pokémon SoulGold

water

Pokédex Entry

Dolphin Pokémon

Its water ring is made from seawater mixed with a sticky fluid that Finizen secretes from its blowhole.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#963

Abilities

Water Veil

Prevents burns.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field, water2

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

200

Poké Ball16.0%

Great Ball22.3%

Ultra Ball27.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Finizen

Base form

→

Palafin

Level up Finizen to Lv. 38

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How to Obtain

Finizen appears very common in South Johto Sea while surfing, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, very common in South Johto Sea while fishing with Good Rod, and very common in Route 41 while surfing or fishing with Good Rod, among four other areas. Wild ones range from level 15 to 45.

Wild Encounters (16)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	normal	0	55	20
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
7	AstonishLevel: 7Astonish	ghost	30	100	15
7	AstonishLevel: 7Astonish	An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
10	Focus EnergyLevel: 10Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
10	Focus EnergyLevel: 10Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
13	Aqua JetLevel: 13Aqua Jet	water	40	100	20
13	Aqua JetLevel: 13Aqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
17	Double HitLevel: 17Double Hit	normal	35	90	10
17	Double HitLevel: 17Double Hit	Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice.
21	DiveLevel: 21Dive	water	0	100	10
21	DiveLevel: 21Dive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
25	CharmLevel: 25Charm	fairy	0	100	20
25	CharmLevel: 25Charm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
29	AcrobaticsLevel: 29Acrobatics	flying	55	100	15
29	AcrobaticsLevel: 29Acrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
34	EncoreLevel: 34Encore	normal	0	100	5
34	EncoreLevel: 34Encore	Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns.
39	Aqua TailLevel: 39Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10
39	Aqua TailLevel: 39Aqua Tail	The user swings its tail like a wave to attack.
44	MistLevel: 44Mist	ice	0	0	30
44	MistLevel: 44Mist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
50	Hydro PumpLevel: 50Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
50	Hydro PumpLevel: 50Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
BoomburstBoomburst	normal	140	100	10
BoomburstBoomburst	Attacks everything with a destructive sound wave.
BounceBounce	flying	85	85	5
BounceBounce	Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
TickleTickle	normal	0	100	20
TickleTickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.

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TM/HM Moves (17)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Draining KissDraining Kiss	fairy	50	100	10	TM64TM64
Draining KissDraining Kiss	An attack that absorbs over half the damage inflicted.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Finizen. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Finizen resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Finizen, either offensively or defensively.

Finizenin Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry